FABULOUS FORUM FOR ADOPTEES (and Leroy)

A new adoptee-centered support forum is up and running and if you're not already a registered member, please link over to Advocating for Change http://afc.smfforfree2.com/index.php

Of course, some cool a-parents have joined as well as other members of the Adoption Triad which, I learned from some posters who argued (in summary) it's actually more like a beast with four legs...the fourth leg being the INDUSTRY. Which is soooo right because, somehow, adoption has evolved in concept as an institution devoted to finding good homes for children who need them to finding (and creating supply) babies for people who want them.

The well designed forum captures the complexity and range of adoptee experiences. Transracial? Gotcha (okay, okay...got carried away). Transcultural? Got that covered, too. There's also a place for Late Discovery Adoptees (and for those who survived THAT shock, I SALUTE you and am in awe of your resilience). Was finally able to ask the question: Are there any other Beaners Out There? and got some great answers. (No. It appears I am a lone Bean).

And, of course, since Joy and Addie are involved in creating the forum and those two being (spank!) refreshingly naughty adoptees...for our LINKING PLEASURE...."As If Being Adopted Wasn't Bad Enough: Crazy A-Parents!" Yes! Yes! I'm not alone! I never was! Thank you, thank you, Joy and Addie!

Hope to read you there. Especially if you're a Beaner.